Three-Dimensional Printed Model of the Mediastinum for Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident Education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mediastinoscopy remains an important component of lung cancer staging. The development of endobronchial ultrasonography has meant residents perform fewer mediastinoscopies. We hypothesized that a 3-dimensional printed model of the mediastinum would be an effective tool for teaching residents the anatomy and techniques for mediastinoscopy.

Methods

A color model of the mediastinum was 3-dimensionally printed based on segmented computed tomographic images. For 2 years, residents and attendings were asked to provide a skills assessment after every mediastinoscopy. During the second year, all residents received standardized instruction for mediastinoscopy using the 3-dimensional model. Skills assessments were compared between the residents taught with and without the 3

SUBMITTER: Byrd CT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11910821 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature